Venue
The childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Hever Castle is a stunning location for a race. Swim from The Loggia with its Nymph’s Fountain inspired by the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Run through stunning castle grounds and surrounding villages, cycle through the Ashdown Forest and South Downs.
Throughout the weekend, athletes and spectators will be able to enjoy a fun-packed festival village featuring live music, shopping, food and drink, children’s entertainment, yoga and more.
Races
We have some exciting new editions, a 50 mile ultra run and two cycle sportives – as well as the return of our full iron distance, The Bastion and half iron distance, The Gauntlet.
We also have duathlons, aquathlons, aquabikes, run only and swim only races.
Governing Body
We are delighted to announce that this event is governed by British Triathlon. If you are competing in a triathlon or multisport event you will need a valid membership of day licence to compete.
Our iconic Gauntlet distance 1.9k, 90k, 21k (host to the 2021 Triathlon England Middle Distance National Champs), includes a single loop swim, taking in the main Hever Castle lake and a tributary of the river Eden; the cycle (2 loop course) winds its way through the stunning High Weald of Kent and the Ashdown Forest; the run course is 2 loops of 10.5k, takes in 4k within Hever Castle ground with a 6.5k extension via tracks and bridle paths though the historic local village of Chiddingstone.
Race Licence
We are delighted to announce that this event has received its official British Triathlon Event Permit. If you are competing in a triathlon or multisport event you will need a valid licence to compete.
Spectators
We welcome everyone to come along, cheer and enjoy the festival village, castle grounds and event atmosphere. Spectator fees are £12 for an adult and £6 for a child.
